Addressing the matter, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said: “A certain quarter infiltrated the RMG workers’ movement and instigated anarchy. “They have been identified by law enforcement, and are currently under surveillance.”Who are the instigators? The entry-level workers’ salary hike was more than that of their seniors, who have been working for more than seven years. In all grades, except seventh, there was only a Tk500 raise in the new pay structure, while an entry-level worker's wage increased by Tk2,700 at one go. Some officials concerned suspect that a certain quarter attempted to use the workers’ movement to discredit the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led government following the 11th general election.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 01, 2019 07:30 UTC